School Food Service
Certificate of Completion Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School Food Service Certificate of Completion
The School Food Service Certificate of Completion provides professional development for those working in school food service operations. The training will provide students with necessary skills to advance into lead and management positions. The certificate is also a gateway to other noncredit and credit programs. The certificate is not intended to replace a credit course or certificate; but instead give the student an opportunity to explore the field of culinary arts management while receiving knowledge that will qualify them for more work opportunities. To Achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the required courses with a grade of “P” for passing, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply food safety and sanitation practices in a school kitchen.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply basic kitchen skills in a school kitchen.
3. Upon successful completion the program, the student will be able to apply customer service practices, team work, and point of sale system knowledge in a school kitchen.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| School Food Service Certificate of Completion | 36 | |
| Core Courses-36 hours (Credits listed are in hours) | ||
| FDSV B71NC | Work Entry Skills for Food Service Workers | 9 |
| FDSV B72NC | Kitchen Skills for Food Service Workers | 18 |
| FDSV B73NC | Interpersonal Skills for School Food Service Workers | 9 |